Science and Medicine Faculty President

Matthew directs School Presidents' efforts and serves on high level committees.

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About the Role

Matthew Ko, as the Science and Medicine Faculty President, represents undergraduate students in the Faculty of Science & Medicine on academic matters at a University-wide level and to provide support for the Director of Education and School Presidents. They are one of the undergraduate representatives on the Academic Council and Executive Education Committee.

Specifically, the Science and Medicine Faculty President:

• Serves as a full, voting member on the University’s Academic Senate
• Serves on the Students’ Representative Council
• Cochairs the Education Committee meetings and attends Undergraduate Academic Forum Meetings
• Supports and oversees the Arts and Divinity School Presidents and related system of academic representatives
• Serves on the University’s Learning and Teaching Committee
• Performs other duties as necessary to support the Director of Education and Academic Representation System

Note on Eligibility: Only matriculated undergraduate students in the Faculty of Science & Medicine may hold this position.

Role holders take office July 1 and end their term on 30 June of each year. On average, the Science & Medicine Faculty President spends between 15 and 20 hours per week on their role.

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